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america tonight. and, he's here to tell us about a comeback. david? >> reporter: encouraging trend, diane. we know the number we reported here. more than hatch of what we bought in the '60s was made in america, in fact. now, it's 98%. but tonight, the red hot conversation fueled by the olympic uniforms led us to american companies bringing jobs back and those made in america labels, too. it was the simple inspection that ignited a firestorm. sharyn asking to see the labels on the olympic uniforms. made in china. ralph lauren now saying they'll make them in america for the 2014 games. but we've heard from so many american brands big and small who aren't waiting to bring manufacturing back. underneath the l.a. sky, inside this old garment building, one american label sewing that notion that it can be done here. made in america, how are you? ryan roberts, going strong, telling us the key all along was making it here. when you first started, you were actually making the clothes in mexico? >> everything th
america tonight. and, he's here to tell us about a comeback. david? >> reporter: encouraging trend, diane. we know the number we reported here. more than hatch of what we bought in the '60s was made in america, in fact. now, it's 98%. but tonight, the red hot conversation fueled by the olympic uniforms led us to american companies bringing jobs back and those made in america labels, too. it was the simple inspection that ignited a firestorm. sharyn asking to see the labels on the olympic...
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in 30 years, childhood obesity in america has more than tripled. so, dan harris tells us about this startling new proposal and asks the question, if lives are at stake, what would you do? >> reporter: harvard's d d david ludwig, one of america's premiere childhood obesity experts says today, in a prestigious medical journal, that in certain situations, some of america's estimated 2 million extremely obese children should be taken from their parents. late today, we spoke to him via satellite. >> taking a child away from their parents is a drastic action. should only be used as a last resort. but when we have a 400-pound child with life-threatening complications, there may not be any great choices. >> reporter: abc news heard from two dozen experts and all but three of them disagreed, including the ethicist art caplan. if you are a child who was morbidly obese and there was a risk your life was going to be drastically shortened, wouldn't you want somebody to come and save you and rescue you? >> i'd say, you can't get someone in my house and make this
in 30 years, childhood obesity in america has more than tripled. so, dan harris tells us about this startling new proposal and asks the question, if lives are at stake, what would you do? >> reporter: harvard's d d david ludwig, one of america's premiere childhood obesity experts says today, in a prestigious medical journal, that in certain situations, some of america's estimated 2 million extremely obese children should be taken from their parents. late today, we spoke to him via...
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good morning, america. good morning. good morning, america. america. how do robin and george nail this every time? good morning. good morning, america. no. hello. hello. >> j., you're stressing too much. just relax. and give it to them simple. good morning, america. >> good morning, america. >> a little aggressive. like a rock star. >> good morning -- >> and squint. squint. >> how about this? george clooney. and go. >> good morning, america. >> wow. with hands. >> good morning, america. >> give them good morning, america, and walk away from it. >> good morning, america. >> little creepy. say it with your eyes. i felt that. >> buenos dios, america. >> how about we sing it? ♪ good morning good morning, america ♪ >> you're hurting yourself. let's go back. >> good morning, america. >> that's it. that's it. i'm touched. work on that. >> good morning, america. good morning. good morning, america. >>> now maryland's most powerful doppler radar and the forecast certified most accurate by weatherate. >>> good morning. 8:27. the which friday should be nice a
good morning, america. good morning. good morning, america. america. how do robin and george nail this every time? good morning. good morning, america. no. hello. hello. >> j., you're stressing too much. just relax. and give it to them simple. good morning, america. >> good morning, america. >> a little aggressive. like a rock star. >> good morning -- >> and squint. squint. >> how about this? george clooney. and go. >> good morning, america. >>...
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. >>> and, our made in america summer. an army of families showing you the one thing they bought and love to help create american jobs. >>> good evening to you. and here is how it looks and feels in temperatures as high as 105 degrees in america tonight. 90 million americans sweltering. record-breaking heat across the country. and look at that. temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, and there is drought so bad, cattle farmers are making very tough choices. that is the map. half of the country in the sweltering heat tonight, and abc's steve osunsami is in atlanta to report for us. >> reporter: across north georgia today, where the heat and humidity made it feel like 105 degrees, the local tree trimmers gave up at 2:00 p.m. >> we had a fella that fell out at 9:30 in the morning from heat exhaustion with throwing up. >> reporter: it's miserable heat. oklahoma city's 14th straight day above 100 degrees. in unicon county, south carolina, they were handing out fans, and they ran out. >> it concerns me because there are people o
. >>> and, our made in america summer. an army of families showing you the one thing they bought and love to help create american jobs. >>> good evening to you. and here is how it looks and feels in temperatures as high as 105 degrees in america tonight. 90 million americans sweltering. record-breaking heat across the country. and look at that. temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, and there is drought so bad, cattle farmers are making very tough choices. that is the map....
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this is america. every child deserves a great school and we can give it to them if we act now. [ applause ] the american jobs act will repair and modernize at least 35,000 schools. it will put people to work right now, fixing roofs and windows, installing science labs and high speed internet in classrooms all across this country. it will rehabilitate homes and businesses in communities hit hardest by foreclosures. it will jump start thousands of transportation projects all co. and to make sure the money is properly spent, we're building on reforms we've already put in place. no more earmarks. no more boondoggles. no more bridges to nowhere. we're cutting the red tape that present prevents some of these projects getting started as soon as possible. and we'll send up an independent fund to issue loans based on two criteria. how badly a construction project is neede and how much good it will do for the economy. this idea came from a bill written by a texas republican and a massachusetts democrat. the ide
this is america. every child deserves a great school and we can give it to them if we act now. [ applause ] the american jobs act will repair and modernize at least 35,000 schools. it will put people to work right now, fixing roofs and windows, installing science labs and high speed internet in classrooms all across this country. it will rehabilitate homes and businesses in communities hit hardest by foreclosures. it will jump start thousands of transportation projects all co. and to make sure...
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this is not just america's war. since 9/11, al qaeda's safe havens have been the source of attacks against london and imam and bali. the people of both the governments of afghanistan and pakistan are in danger. and the stakes are even higher within a nuclear-armed pakistan. because we have every reason to believe extremists would use them. these facts compel us to act along with our friends and allies. our overarching goal remains the same -- to disrupt, dismantle and defeat al qaeda in afghanistan and pakistan and to prevent its capacity to threaten america and our allies in the future. to meet that goal, we will pursue the following objectives within afghanistan -- we must deny al qaeda a safe haven. we must reverse the taliban's momentum. and deny it the ability to overthrow the government. and we must strengthen the capacity of afghanistan's security forces and government, so that they can take lead responsibility for afghanistan's future. we will meet these objectives in three ways. first, we will pursue a mili
this is not just america's war. since 9/11, al qaeda's safe havens have been the source of attacks against london and imam and bali. the people of both the governments of afghanistan and pakistan are in danger. and the stakes are even higher within a nuclear-armed pakistan. because we have every reason to believe extremists would use them. these facts compel us to act along with our friends and allies. our overarching goal remains the same -- to disrupt, dismantle and defeat al qaeda in...
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chose to hire to collect dealt for bank of america. >> reporter: a.c. thpd's chairman says it has increased oversight and the calls in question were made by rogue operators. >> i worked very hard to, you know, to help build this company with our management team. and it's unthinkable that somebody would call somebody and do that, but obviously there was a personal agenda. obviously, that this person had. >> reporter: more than just one person, though. >> there's one other case but -- >> reporter: the testimony of others suggests, according to the lawyer for mr. jones, what they call a culture of thugs that's your operation in texas. >> i can't speak to that, you know -- >> reporter: would you say? >> i would say that's absolutely false. >> reporter: at trial, a jury found both the callers and the company responsible, and awarded allen jones more than $1.5 million. >> hopefully this will motivate people around the country to actually do something about it and don't just be subject to abuse from these harassing xeels. >> reporter: but that message seemed t
chose to hire to collect dealt for bank of america. >> reporter: a.c. thpd's chairman says it has increased oversight and the calls in question were made by rogue operators. >> i worked very hard to, you know, to help build this company with our management team. and it's unthinkable that somebody would call somebody and do that, but obviously there was a personal agenda. obviously, that this person had. >> reporter: more than just one person, though. >> there's one other...
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they became known as america's sweethearts. appearing together on "what's my life." >> could it possibly debbie and eddie? >> yes. >> reporter: the couple had two children including carrie fisher. but then, in 1958, a tabloid scandal that was the beginning of the end of fisher's career. he left the very popular reynolds for elizabeth taylor. four years later, taylor left him. ♪ i've been down hearted >> reporter: he went on to marry three more times. eddie fisher was 82. and fisher was remembered by his four children today, including carrie fisher, writing on bet their her dad was, quote, an extraordinary talent. >>> still ahead, this man is starring in a feature film about schools. his strategy is spreading across the country. and he's our "person of the week." ♪ [ male announcer ] giving up cigarettes can take more than willpower alone. but today's a new day. for many, smoking is a treatable medical condition. so talk to your doctor about prescription treatment options and support. and this time, make it your time. but my
they became known as america's sweethearts. appearing together on "what's my life." >> could it possibly debbie and eddie? >> yes. >> reporter: the couple had two children including carrie fisher. but then, in 1958, a tabloid scandal that was the beginning of the end of fisher's career. he left the very popular reynolds for elizabeth taylor. four years later, taylor left him. ♪ i've been down hearted >> reporter: he went on to marry three more times. eddie...
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>> klansmen, for america. >> for america! >> klansmen, behold the fiery cross, still brilliant, all the troubled history failed to quench its flame. let me say that the cross is an inspiration, a sign of the christian religion, a symbol of faith, hope and love. we do not burn but light the cross to signify that christ is the light of the world. white power. >> white power! >> white power! >> reporter: as the fiery cross is reduced to a few sparking embers, the members leave the clearing and head back to the trailer. i want to ask you one other thing about the gun. you have it with you all the time? >> everywhere i go. concealed weapon. u.s. government gave me that. lost a lot of good friends of mine fighting for this country for nothing. for nothing. all because of the u.s. government. >> reporter: you're mad at the government. >> very mad at the government. yeah, i got a lot of hate in me. i got a lot of built up anger, a lot of hurt. a lot of hurt. >> reporter: pastor hartsfield knows all about hurt. >> it hurts deeply and
>> klansmen, for america. >> for america! >> klansmen, behold the fiery cross, still brilliant, all the troubled history failed to quench its flame. let me say that the cross is an inspiration, a sign of the christian religion, a symbol of faith, hope and love. we do not burn but light the cross to signify that christ is the light of the world. white power. >> white power! >> white power! >> reporter: as the fiery cross is reduced to a few sparking embers,...
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a made in america investigation. >>> and a woman designated the happiest woman in america. what are the secrets of her life for everyone else? i've got nothing against these do-it-yourself steam cleaners. lugging around a hot water extraction unit can be a rush! that's why i'm carpet for life. but if things get out of hand, there's no shame in calling us. ♪call 1-800-steemer. i wanted support for my heart... and now i get it from centrum specialist heart. new centrum specialist vision... helps keep my eyes healthy. centrum specialist energy... helps me keep up with them. centrum specialist prenatal... supports my child's growth and development. new centrum specialist is a complete multivitamin that gives me all the benefits of centrum. plus additional support... [ all ] for what's important to me. [ male announcer ] new centrum specialist helps make nutrition possible. [ male announcer ] new centrum specialist fore! no matter what small business you are in, managing expenses seems to... get in the way. not anymore. ink, the small business card from chase introduces jot an
a made in america investigation. >>> and a woman designated the happiest woman in america. what are the secrets of her life for everyone else? i've got nothing against these do-it-yourself steam cleaners. lugging around a hot water extraction unit can be a rush! that's why i'm carpet for life. but if things get out of hand, there's no shame in calling us. ♪call 1-800-steemer. i wanted support for my heart... and now i get it from centrum specialist heart. new centrum specialist...
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i believe in america. i believe in the people of america. >> americans also weighed in on two social issues. voters in colorado and washington state legalized recreational use of marijuana. adults will be allowed to possess small amounts of pot. but it will be taxed. >> that will set up a showdown with the federal government, which outlaws the drug. >>> maryland and maine have become the first states to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote. we're awaiting results from washington. voters in minnesota said no to banning gay marriage in their state constitution. >>> and over in wisconsin, tammy baldwin has become the first openly-gay person to win a u.s. senate seat. >> you look at all of the combined things. it sets a new political stage for sure. >> precedent-setting, for sure. >>> the northeast is bracing for another storm today. airlines already cancelling flights. >>> coming up, where and when the storm will hit. plaque psoriasis. i decided enough is enough. ♪ [ spa lady ] i started enbrel. it's c
i believe in america. i believe in the people of america. >> americans also weighed in on two social issues. voters in colorado and washington state legalized recreational use of marijuana. adults will be allowed to possess small amounts of pot. but it will be taxed. >> that will set up a showdown with the federal government, which outlaws the drug. >>> maryland and maine have become the first states to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote. we're awaiting results from...
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joseph lieberman: on 9/11/01 america changed, obviously. we lost about 3,000 of our fellow americans, but we also, in some sense, lost our innocence. >> i think what changed on september 11 for so many americans was the fact that it was brought home, and we realized the vulnerability that we face. but the purpose of terror, of course, is not to necessarily kill people, although that's part of it; it's to terrorize. the purpose of terrorism is to alter people's behavior, and therefore the most vulnerable people in the world are free people. >> bush: we recognized with absolute clarity that there is an enemy, that has a set of beliefs, that would like to do us harm to achieve their objectives. i think the nation became more compassionate on that day, the nation became more united on that day, and the nation became more determined on that day. rob, what's up? how's it going? how's it going? guys, this is my cousin rob from michigan. whazzup! he's a teenager. totally. hey, what's up? rob: all right. whoa. hey, you wanna slow down? no. really? h
joseph lieberman: on 9/11/01 america changed, obviously. we lost about 3,000 of our fellow americans, but we also, in some sense, lost our innocence. >> i think what changed on september 11 for so many americans was the fact that it was brought home, and we realized the vulnerability that we face. but the purpose of terror, of course, is not to necessarily kill people, although that's part of it; it's to terrorize. the purpose of terrorism is to alter people's behavior, and therefore the...
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she imagines america as a great country. this new mother just had a job interview and like so many americans looking for work, they've told her to come back again. so, one down, another one to go. >> maybe. >> reporter: good luck. >> thank you. >> reporter: and then there were the train workers who described americans in one word. you think americans are polite? we think you are polite. and finally, with so much talk about america and our relationship with china, the possibilities from the children. >> reporter: what do you hope, when you grow up, that america and chinese people will do together? >> reporter: this loyal boy hopes the chinese and americans will be good friends. this little girl hopes we'll chat online. and this boy hopes we work together. such precious faces. they spoke of their favorite movie, lady gaga, and if you endulge me, you were if phoenix last week. 27,437 miles. i hope somebody has dinner waiting for you. >> thank heaven for eye drops. >> reporter: and sleep on the plane. >> it was a great trip. hav
she imagines america as a great country. this new mother just had a job interview and like so many americans looking for work, they've told her to come back again. so, one down, another one to go. >> maybe. >> reporter: good luck. >> thank you. >> reporter: and then there were the train workers who described americans in one word. you think americans are polite? we think you are polite. and finally, with so much talk about america and our relationship with china, the...
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. >>> and, made in america. our team goes door to door with a challenge. will you spend some of your christmas dollars to help create jobs? from dallas to pittsburgh, you have been answering the call. >>> good evening. tonight, we begin with an abc news exclusive investigation, an indictment of what the u.s. government does to some of the most vulnerable children in this country. we have spent a year investigating a horrible secret. tens of thousands of foster care children, even infants, given powerful drugs, at times in doses and combinations considered too risky even for adults. and remember this statistic. foster children are given these potent drugs at an alarming 13 times the rate of other children. tomorrow, a government gao report will paint a portrait of a grotesque failure to protect foster children. but over the past year, so many of them have come forward to us to tell us about their lives, young kids living sometimes as sleepwalkers, sometimes reeling out of control. >> these are the memds that i've been taking since i was 4. one, two, three -
. >>> and, made in america. our team goes door to door with a challenge. will you spend some of your christmas dollars to help create jobs? from dallas to pittsburgh, you have been answering the call. >>> good evening. tonight, we begin with an abc news exclusive investigation, an indictment of what the u.s. government does to some of the most vulnerable children in this country. we have spent a year investigating a horrible secret. tens of thousands of foster care children,...
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>>> made in america is back tonight, with a new number. 10 million businesses in america owned by women and this forecast. their businesses will create more than 5 million u.s. jobs in the coming years. and tonight, one mom, hoping her idea will help fuel those jobs. >> hi, david! >> hi, david! >> reporter: we could tell the boils just thrilled to be part of their mother's invention. susie taylor of south florida and her husband steve believe they're onto something. this video says it all. not the ice cream, but what the kids are wearing because of it. bibs. big ones and hike tech ones, too. the idea, mom came up with on a plane trip. >> my kids were a mess. i was a mess. and i had nothing left in my bag but wet, sticky clothes. >> reporter: she turned to her husband and wearing a fitness shirt, wiped it off with that. the mess came right off. >> i was like, why are you wiping clean and we're disgusting. >> reporter: so, she began her hunt for nontoxic fitness material. chef began testing all types. and where did she test it? on her children. >> i wore them on my kids. i just cut fabric
>>> made in america is back tonight, with a new number. 10 million businesses in america owned by women and this forecast. their businesses will create more than 5 million u.s. jobs in the coming years. and tonight, one mom, hoping her idea will help fuel those jobs. >> hi, david! >> hi, david! >> reporter: we could tell the boils just thrilled to be part of their mother's invention. susie taylor of south florida and her husband steve believe they're onto something....
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people aren't investing in america because this president has made america a less attractive place for investing and hiring than other places in the world. that's got to change. and it's a shame that we've got a president who thinks that being hands on in the economy means reasoning on his golf grip. look, the right course for america is to have a president who understands the economy and will make that his focus and put in place a plan to get this economy going. >> i want to broaden out the conversation a little bit. very quickly, i believe speaker gingrich is also for extending the payroll taxes. so is paul. perry, i believe you're against it. >> very much so. >> what is your position on this. >> is there social security trust fund or not? is the social security system going to be funded by payroll taxes or not? the president of the united states talks about how republicans don't care about social security and how they're going to rip apart the social security system, and he's the one defunding the social security system. we either going to have a serious debate how to fix social sec
people aren't investing in america because this president has made america a less attractive place for investing and hiring than other places in the world. that's got to change. and it's a shame that we've got a president who thinks that being hands on in the economy means reasoning on his golf grip. look, the right course for america is to have a president who understands the economy and will make that his focus and put in place a plan to get this economy going. >> i want to broaden out...
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is this made in america? at the container store, they told us one-third of what they sell is made in america. how much do people ask you about it being made in the u.s. snus. >> probably about 15% of the time. >> reporter: anyone today? anyone yesterday? >> no. >> reporter: anyone the day before? we would keep asking. and in the end, we called more than 100 companies all over this country, placing orders, rush delivery. and here they come, a half dozen trucks carrying goods from all over this country. we're about to make this house made in america. six trucks coming down snow white drive. >> reporter: can i get some help back here? >> reporter: but the bigger question, what do they have inside, and will it be enough to fill the usry home? >> the "made in america" s.w.a.t. team is here. i can't wait to see this. >> reporter: i thought, what have we done? do we have enough to fill this house? >> reporter: there's a reason why we're not on extreme home makeover. but the big questions, diane what will the house l
is this made in america? at the container store, they told us one-third of what they sell is made in america. how much do people ask you about it being made in the u.s. snus. >> probably about 15% of the time. >> reporter: anyone today? anyone yesterday? >> no. >> reporter: anyone the day before? we would keep asking. and in the end, we called more than 100 companies all over this country, placing orders, rush delivery. and here they come, a half dozen trucks carrying...
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just watch "let's ask america." then go to our website and enter to win any one of a number of skype enabled devices. irene, drop the itch. we dropped the itch, you can too. with maximum strength scalpicin®. it's not a shampoo so you can stop intense itch fast, wherever you are. i dropped the itch. free yourself from embarrassing scalp itch. drop the itch with maximum strength scalpicin®. also available scalpicin® 2 in 1, itch relief plus dandruff control. >>> welcome back to "let's ask america." we have three contestants typing from home, trying to predict what america is thinking. now it's going to get even harder. our first question is worth $400. the possible answers are -- assistant, college, or his boss. the question is, who did divorced women say married men are more likely to have an affair with. his assistant, his colleague, or his boss. jeff, we'll start with you. >> there is always a coworker, you're thinking, okay, fine -- boss, no, that's bad. i'm going to say assistant. >> tony? >> you know, i would
just watch "let's ask america." then go to our website and enter to win any one of a number of skype enabled devices. irene, drop the itch. we dropped the itch, you can too. with maximum strength scalpicin®. it's not a shampoo so you can stop intense itch fast, wherever you are. i dropped the itch. free yourself from embarrassing scalp itch. drop the itch with maximum strength scalpicin®. also available scalpicin® 2 in 1, itch relief plus dandruff control. >>> welcome back...
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the beautiful." ♪ america, america god shed his grace on thee ♪ >> last night, the first lady, michelle obama, made her first late-night tv appearance since becoming first lady. and the president recently saying himself, host, jay leno, took the chance to ask her about the romney round of the "american idol," campaign edition. >> i saw it in the green room. it's beautiful. >> beautiful. >> and it is america's song. and it's the song that's meant to be sung by every american. >> that is right. >> kind of a trick question there. >>> and still ahead, the man who filled american living rooms with song and dance and the soul in "soul train." ♪ come and get some soul the train is all right ♪ for many, nexium helps relieve heartburn symptoms caused by acid reflux disease. osteoporosis-related bone fractures and low magnesium levels have been seen with nexium. possible side effects include headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. other serious stomach conditions may still exist. talk to your doctor about nexium. it's bring your happiness to work day. campbell's microwavable soups. in three m
the beautiful." ♪ america, america god shed his grace on thee ♪ >> last night, the first lady, michelle obama, made her first late-night tv appearance since becoming first lady. and the president recently saying himself, host, jay leno, took the chance to ask her about the romney round of the "american idol," campaign edition. >> i saw it in the green room. it's beautiful. >> beautiful. >> and it is america's song. and it's the song that's meant to be...
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. >> on america's future. >> the best years of america lie ahead. there's no question about that. >> prosperity will return. >> where the jobs will be. is there a magic bullet solution? >> it's not an easy thing. >> it's only by looking at the long run that you solve this. >> and their views on taxing the rich including themselves. >> the row boats have been left behind. >> buffett, gates, turner as "this week's" special. >>> hello again. we live in what could be called the second philanthropic age, not since the rockefellers and the carnegies have so many wealthy americans given away so much. this past summer warren buffett and bill and melinda gates announced their idea of the giving pledge. they're asking america's billionaires to join them and make a moral pledge to give at least half their wealth away. that would add up to about $600 billion. in foreign policy magazine's special edition out tomorrow of the top 100 global thinkers, warren buffett and bill gates are number one for stepping up when many nations are faltering. indeed buffett, the g
. >> on america's future. >> the best years of america lie ahead. there's no question about that. >> prosperity will return. >> where the jobs will be. is there a magic bullet solution? >> it's not an easy thing. >> it's only by looking at the long run that you solve this. >> and their views on taxing the rich including themselves. >> the row boats have been left behind. >> buffett, gates, turner as "this week's" special....
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learn more at lysol.com/schools ♪ ♪ in america your america ♪ ♪ it's my america oh, america ♪ ♪ purple mountains shining seas ♪ ♪ america america ♪ >>> gospel great, bebe winans. patriotic album called "america america." and perfect to bring us back. as we wish you a happy birthday. robin, george, lara, enjoying it. paula faris, and amy robach, here. >>> we have great desserts. we have chocolate to peanut buttercups. >> they worked all...
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a stronger america. it is this kind of prosperity, broad, shared, built on a thriving middle class, that has always been the source of our progress at home. it's always the foundation of our power and influence throughout the world. tonight, we stand united in saluting the troops and civilians who sacrifice every day to protect us. because of them, we can say with confidence that america will complete its mission in afghanistan and achieve our objective of defeating the core of al qaeda. [ applause ] already, we have brought home 33,000 of our brave servicemen and women. this spring, our forces will move into a support role. while afghan security forces take the lead. tonight, i can announce that over the next year, another 34,000 american troops will come home from afghanistan. this drawdown will continue and by the end of next year, our war in afghanistan will be over. [ applause ] beyond 2014, america's commitment to a unify and sovereign afghanistan will endure. but the nature of our commitment will
a stronger america. it is this kind of prosperity, broad, shared, built on a thriving middle class, that has always been the source of our progress at home. it's always the foundation of our power and influence throughout the world. tonight, we stand united in saluting the troops and civilians who sacrifice every day to protect us. because of them, we can say with confidence that america will complete its mission in afghanistan and achieve our objective of defeating the core of al qaeda. [...
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cheers and applause ] >> that america, that america, that night america will uphold the constellation of rights endowed by our creator and codified in our constitution. that united america will care for the poor and the sick, will honor and respect the elderly and will give a helping hand to those in need. that america is the best within each of us. that america we want for our children. if i'm elected president of these united states i will work with all my energy and soul on lift our eyes to a better future. that future is our destiny. that future is out there. it is waiting for us. our children deserve it. our nation depends on it. the peace and freedom of the world require it and with your help, we will deliver it. let us begin that future for america tonight! thank you so very much. may god bless you. may god bless the american people and may got bless the united states of america! [ cheers and applause ] ♪ >> the crowd on its feet now as governor mitt romney concludes his speech to this republican national convention. and his advisers have said, there are some options here. yo
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we have laws in america. i think we ought not to get into whose religion has created more horror on earth. you know, suffice it to say that many political ends have been met by many religions, and vice versa and, look, you know, i really -- i'm looking around. i see nothing in this room but war and, you know, it's painful to me this is painful. >> do you, reverend graham, think that this is islamic radical is agreeing with you? >> not agreeing with me but his position, what i was talking about sharia law is what scares me and he is speaking that sharia law needs to govern the entire world. that is the goal of the islamists. >> i just want to go to reza aslan who is busy shaking his head from amsterdam. >> no, i was just enjoying the conversation and i think that anjem and reverend graham ought to go grab a cup of coffee. there is no such thing as one christianity no matter what franklin graham things or one interpretation of islam no matter what anjem thinks. we're talking about the 6 million to 8 million mus
we have laws in america. i think we ought not to get into whose religion has created more horror on earth. you know, suffice it to say that many political ends have been met by many religions, and vice versa and, look, you know, i really -- i'm looking around. i see nothing in this room but war and, you know, it's painful to me this is painful. >> do you, reverend graham, think that this is islamic radical is agreeing with you? >> not agreeing with me but his position, what i was...
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, calling on bank of america to repeal that fee. four days later, she's got 125,000 strangers lending their voices to a growing chorus of outrage. just yesterday, president obama telling george stephanopoulos -- >> you're going to see a bunch of the banks who say to themselves, you know what? this is actually not good business practice. >> reporter: the outrage is exploding to twitter and facebook, where we asked people how they're reacting. michael wrote me "i just left and i had a premium account. i just find the idea outrageous." on twitter, "b of a lost their mind with this fee. they clearly must have forgot they are not a monopoly." that rage could be turning into action. the bank's home page has been faltering since friday. >> it's almost certain that this is actually a deliberate attack, given the timing. probably in protest to their announcement about increasing the debit card charges. >> reporter: but bank of america items abc news it hasn't been hacked. the company refused an oncamera interview but said there's been no pri
, calling on bank of america to repeal that fee. four days later, she's got 125,000 strangers lending their voices to a growing chorus of outrage. just yesterday, president obama telling george stephanopoulos -- >> you're going to see a bunch of the banks who say to themselves, you know what? this is actually not good business practice. >> reporter: the outrage is exploding to twitter and facebook, where we asked people how they're reacting. michael wrote me "i just left and i...
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miss america live. go nowhere. ♪ the only thing we have to fear is... fear itself. ♪ ♪ at the corner of "a little flu shot" and "a world of difference." now through october 14th, when you get any immunization at walgreens, we'll help provide a lifesaving vaccine to a child in a developing country through the u.n. foundation's shot at life campaign. together, we can supply up to three million vaccines. it's easy to make a difference at walgreens. simply get a shot. and give a shot. at the corner of happy and healthy. simply get a shot. and give a shot. how'd you d9 out of 10.iz today? 9 out of ten? that's great. ♪ nothing says, "i'm happy to see you too," like a milk-bone biscuit. ♪ say it with milk-bone. i love these shoes. but when they start hurting, i have to take them off. until i found dr. scholl's for her. they support and cushion my feet all day. this is happiness - happy feet. so, i've got energy and style all day. dr. scholl's for her . for heels and flats. i'm a believer. jo"give a m
miss america live. go nowhere. ♪ the only thing we have to fear is... fear itself. ♪ ♪ at the corner of "a little flu shot" and "a world of difference." now through october 14th, when you get any immunization at walgreens, we'll help provide a lifesaving vaccine to a child in a developing country through the u.n. foundation's shot at life campaign. together, we can supply up to three million vaccines. it's easy to make a difference at walgreens. simply get a shot. and...
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. >>> made in america summer. go inside the store show how to create jobs right here at home. >>> women beware. a lot of women with breast canner do not get the recommended treatment. so what should we all do when seeing the doctor? healthy living tonight. >>> and penguin power. the lost little bird gets a big operation and a seafood slushy. >>> as we begin this week, there is a wildfire descendndg on one of the most sensitive and secret locations in america. the los alamos nuclear lab in new mexico, the place where the atomic bomb was born. there are tonight more thann 10,000 people in the surrounding town on the run. the fire already 44,000 acres. and threatening to triple in size. and as we said in a moment, we'll also bring you an investigation into some serious problems with how all of us living near nuclear plants, 120 million americans, should evacuate in a crisis. >>> but let's start now with abc's ryan owens covering that fire in los alamos tonight. ryan, good evening to you. i think i can see the fire in
. >>> made in america summer. go inside the store show how to create jobs right here at home. >>> women beware. a lot of women with breast canner do not get the recommended treatment. so what should we all do when seeing the doctor? healthy living tonight. >>> and penguin power. the lost little bird gets a big operation and a seafood slushy. >>> as we begin this week, there is a wildfire descendndg on one of the most sensitive and secret locations in america....
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of "america's funniest videos." here's abc's david wright. ♪ >> reporter: before the stars started dancing, before america got talent, back when the founders of youtube were still in gradeschool, "america's funniest home videos" was already making millions of dollars and laughs. >> i've never been trapped. >> reporter: granddaddy not just of reality tv -- ♪ america this is you >> reporter: but of content-sharing. the original experiment in entertainment jen rated by the vuder e viewers themselves. in a way, you are youtube before there was youtube. >> i think you're right. >> reporter: vin di bona dreamed up the idea. are did the idea come from? >> it was originally from tokyo broadcasting. they had a variety show. it had a musical numbers a little talk segment and then they show home videos. i looked at it, home videos were hysterical. said, just, broom everything else. let's take the videos, give a prize and that's going to be the show. >> reporter: timing that first show was a slight problem. >> the first thi
of "america's funniest videos." here's abc's david wright. ♪ >> reporter: before the stars started dancing, before america got talent, back when the founders of youtube were still in gradeschool, "america's funniest home videos" was already making millions of dollars and laughs. >> i've never been trapped. >> reporter: granddaddy not just of reality tv -- ♪ america this is you >> reporter: but of content-sharing. the original experiment in...
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plus more speed from america's fastest internet provider. so you can run more devices at the same time. ♪ feel a firework [ female announcer ] and best of all, it keeps getting better. no wonder more people choose xfinity over any other provider. ♪ love can be so mystical ♪ >>> well, america has big foot, and apparently iceland has a giant worm monster. seriously. recently, an alleged sighting of the mystery beast caught on tape has reignited the myth. so, abc's jeffrey kofman went to see if he could get a glimpse for himself. >> reporter: can you see it? that thing in the water? suddenly, island isn't latching about its own version of the loch ness monster. in a country of odd natural w07bders and lots of ice and snow, they still talk of trolls and elves. but a lake monster? it was dismissed as a charming old legend until recently. when a local man nabbed this video of the mysterious monster with the mouth gashabling 16-letter name. lagarfljotsormurinn. welcome to egilsstadir. a remote area of spectacular finger lakes. jeffrey. very n
plus more speed from america's fastest internet provider. so you can run more devices at the same time. ♪ feel a firework [ female announcer ] and best of all, it keeps getting better. no wonder more people choose xfinity over any other provider. ♪ love can be so mystical ♪ >>> well, america has big foot, and apparently iceland has a giant worm monster. seriously. recently, an alleged sighting of the mystery beast caught on tape has reignited the myth. so, abc's jeffrey kofman...
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america's natural gas... putting us in control of our energy future, now. >>> there's lots more roundtable after this from our abc stations. anncr: it'll start out as concrete and steel... but it'll become so much more. a new world-class resort casino in maryland. two thousand construction jobs to build it. four thousand permanent, good-paying jobs when it's done. hundreds of millions for maryland schools... real oversight to make sure the money goes... where it's supposed to. but none of it will happen unless we vote for... question seven this november. vote for question seven. and help build a better future for maryland. >>> ladies and gentlemen, please welcome former congresswoman gabrielle giffords. >>> i pledge allegianc toeshgs the flag of the united states of america and to the republic, for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> gabrielle giffords, surprise moment at the democratic convention. george will, let me come to you, one of the other surprise
america's natural gas... putting us in control of our energy future, now. >>> there's lots more roundtable after this from our abc stations. anncr: it'll start out as concrete and steel... but it'll become so much more. a new world-class resort casino in maryland. two thousand construction jobs to build it. four thousand permanent, good-paying jobs when it's done. hundreds of millions for maryland schools... real oversight to make sure the money goes... where it's supposed to. but none...
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you are the best of america. you -- you are the hope of america. there would not be an america without you. tonight, we salute you and sing your praises. i'm not sure if men really understand this, but i don't think there's a woman in america who really expects her life to be easy. in our own ways, we all know better. you know what, that's fine. we don't want easy. but the last few years have been harder than they needed to be. it's the little things, the price at the pump you just can't believe. the grocery bills that just get bigger. all of those things that used to be free, like school sports and now one more bill to pay. it's all the little things that pile up that become big things. the chance at college, the home you want to buy just get harder. everything has become harder. we're too smart to know there aren't easy answers, but we're not dumb enough to acct that there aren't better answers. and that is where this boy i met at a high school dance comes in. his name is mitt romney. and you should really get to know him. i can tell you why i fe
you are the best of america. you -- you are the hope of america. there would not be an america without you. tonight, we salute you and sing your praises. i'm not sure if men really understand this, but i don't think there's a woman in america who really expects her life to be easy. in our own ways, we all know better. you know what, that's fine. we don't want easy. but the last few years have been harder than they needed to be. it's the little things, the price at the pump you just can't...
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to the first trip to america. just a few miles from where the red carpet was rolled out last night, the royal couple will make one very special visit today. these are performers, but they are not famous, and they are not rich. they are young dreamers, who are being given a chance. >> inner city arts helped me discover who i am and what i want to do with my life and who i am as a person as an artist. >> reporter: this is a school for those who were born with gifts, but not the resources. it is based here in downtown los angeles, in what is commonly called skid row. >> all the children, they live in the inner city, they live around this neighborhood. they are dealing with challenges of economics and homelessness in a lot of instanceses. >> reporter: for the past 22 years, this academy has provided a safe haven for los angeles inner city youth. helping them embrace talents from art to music to performance. for these young teens, this place has been more than a school. it's a physical and emotional haven. >> a lot of
to the first trip to america. just a few miles from where the red carpet was rolled out last night, the royal couple will make one very special visit today. these are performers, but they are not famous, and they are not rich. they are young dreamers, who are being given a chance. >> inner city arts helped me discover who i am and what i want to do with my life and who i am as a person as an artist. >> reporter: this is a school for those who were born with gifts, but not the...
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>>> good morning, america. new at this hour, tropical storm isaac, lashing out in the caribbean, with heavy wind and rain. moving on a path straight to the gulf of mexico's warm water. the entire gulf coast on alert for what could be a category 2 storm. >>> and breaking overnight, lance armstrong banned for life from the sport he once ruled. all seven of his titles could be stripped as soon as today. as the superstar athlete speaks out, saying he did nothing wrong and he's done defending himself. >>> new details about prince harry's troubling weekend in vegas. now, two of the girls he was partying with, speak out in an exclusive. and what prince charles said about the naked photo fiasco, as more photos may surface soon. >>> and -- ♪ i'm on the edge of glory >> how do you get famous fast? meet the guy who took times square by storm and in a new york minute got tons of fame. and do you know who this guy is? neither do we. >>> good morning, everyone. let's take a live picture right now from times square. there h
>>> good morning, america. new at this hour, tropical storm isaac, lashing out in the caribbean, with heavy wind and rain. moving on a path straight to the gulf of mexico's warm water. the entire gulf coast on alert for what could be a category 2 storm. >>> and breaking overnight, lance armstrong banned for life from the sport he once ruled. all seven of his titles could be stripped as soon as today. as the superstar athlete speaks out, saying he did nothing wrong and he's...
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good morning, america. i'm diane sawyer on the south lawn of the white house. ♪ there are places i remember >> and our special tribute, as diane prepares for a brand-new adventure. so, please join us as we share a few laughs, shed a few tears and celebrate our colleague. and our beloved friend, diane. >>> and for one more time, good morning, america. i'm diane sawyer, here with robin roberts, chris cuomo, sam champion. and i'm going to try to take the advice of that immortal philosopher, dr. seuss, who says, don't cry because it happened. smile, because it happened. and this morning, i am beaming at all of you. my heart is smiling. and the privilege of sharing my mornings with all of you has been more in an i can say. >> we will be smiling. we will be laughing. but put on water-proof mascara at home just in case. we will share tears of joy and happiness in appreciation to the queen of morning television. and now, going on to the evening. it's going to be a morning to remember. and thank you, diane. thank
good morning, america. i'm diane sawyer on the south lawn of the white house. ♪ there are places i remember >> and our special tribute, as diane prepares for a brand-new adventure. so, please join us as we share a few laughs, shed a few tears and celebrate our colleague. and our beloved friend, diane. >>> and for one more time, good morning, america. i'm diane sawyer, here with robin roberts, chris cuomo, sam champion. and i'm going to try to take the advice of that immortal...
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, america. in our best days, we can feel the viberancey of america's communities large and small. when we see that new business opening up downtown, when we go to work in the morning and see everybody else on the block doing the same thing. it's when our son or daughter calls from college to talk about which job offer to take. and you try not to choke up when you hear the one they like best is the one not too far from home. it's that feeling when you have more time to coach your kid's soccer team or help out on school trips. but for too many americans, those days are hard to come by. how many days have you woke up feeling that something really special was happening in america? many of you felt that way four years ago. hope and change had a powerful appeal. but tonight i'd ask a simple question. if you felt that excitement when you voted for barack obama, shouldn't you feel that way now that he's president obama? [ applause ] >> you know there's something wrong with a kind of job he's done as pre
, america. in our best days, we can feel the viberancey of america's communities large and small. when we see that new business opening up downtown, when we go to work in the morning and see everybody else on the block doing the same thing. it's when our son or daughter calls from college to talk about which job offer to take. and you try not to choke up when you hear the one they like best is the one not too far from home. it's that feeling when you have more time to coach your kid's soccer...
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>>> making news in america this morning -- >> major hurdle. health care reform taigs a big step forward. but the president says now is time to even work harder. >>> record rain falls across california. >>> and the biggest names in latin music take over the white house. and the first family gets into the act. >>> it's wednesday, october the act. >>> it's wednesday, october 14th, 2009. captions paid for by abc, inc. >>> good morning. i'm linsey davis, sitting in for vinita nair. >> and i'm jeremy hubbard. efforts to reform the nation's health care system have cleared a major hurdle. one version of the bill has passed a key senate committee. >> now, a full debate in the senate will begin at the end of the month. t.j. winick has reaction to the crucial vote. >> reporter: the senate finance committee took a maker step toward health care reform, passing their $829 billion pan. senator olympia snowe was the lone republican to support the bill. >> is that bill all it can be? no. but when history calls, history calls. >> reporter: after, the president
>>> making news in america this morning -- >> major hurdle. health care reform taigs a big step forward. but the president says now is time to even work harder. >>> record rain falls across california. >>> and the biggest names in latin music take over the white house. and the first family gets into the act. >>> it's wednesday, october the act. >>> it's wednesday, october 14th, 2009. captions paid for by abc, inc. >>> good morning. i'm...
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>> in america! >> reporter: there was emily who told us about dad and sister. >> i got my sister a dress, the one i'm wearing. >> reporter: she didn't forget about mom. a travel steamer, made in america. >> let's see how it works. >> hi, david! >> reporter: and from pennsylvania tonight, julianna, just six years old. >> this is my american made easel. >> where were your toys made? >> in america. >> reporter: so many families sending us their christmas view e videos. and so many familiar faces who were in this year, the women of "the view." >> made in the usa! that's right, baby. >> reporter: even from make believe neighborhoods. the neighborhoods. >> hey, "world news," it's jamie from "the neighbors." i'm in. >> john from "shark tank." >> hey, david, i'm laurie. >> reporter: laurie, too. reading her glasses right there on a magnet. >> barbara here in my kitchen. >> reporter: and barbara, fishing for an idea. >> a lobster dinner for two from cousins maine lobster. >> reporter: that's right, lobsters.
>> in america! >> reporter: there was emily who told us about dad and sister. >> i got my sister a dress, the one i'm wearing. >> reporter: she didn't forget about mom. a travel steamer, made in america. >> let's see how it works. >> hi, david! >> reporter: and from pennsylvania tonight, julianna, just six years old. >> this is my american made easel. >> where were your toys made? >> in america. >> reporter: so many families...
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we'll wake up one day and realize that the america we like to celebrate, the america we point to people around the world and look down on them and say we're a democracy, we believe in human rights. that, in fact, all of that, with the exception of this group. and that's a very dangerous slippery slope to go down. >> and in new york city yesterday, 9/11 sarms were marked by protests for and against plans to build the islamic center nearby. the imam says he has no intention of moving it right now or of meeting with the controversial pastor who wants to burn korans. i sat down with imam feisal abdul rauf. thank you. >> thank you for having me. we'll make the decisions best for everybody. >> how will you decide hat? >> it's been difficult and challenging. the discourse has been, to a certain extent, hijacked by the radica radicals. the radicals on both sides. they feed off each other. the attention they've been able to get by the media has aggravated the problem. >> 71% of morkers say it should be moved. what is your main reason for not wanting to move it? >> my major concern with moving it
we'll wake up one day and realize that the america we like to celebrate, the america we point to people around the world and look down on them and say we're a democracy, we believe in human rights. that, in fact, all of that, with the exception of this group. and that's a very dangerous slippery slope to go down. >> and in new york city yesterday, 9/11 sarms were marked by protests for and against plans to build the islamic center nearby. the imam says he has no intention of moving it...
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i believe in america, i believe in the people of america. >> and, we turn to the senate races. the battle for the senate seat in massachusetts was among the most closely watched and most expensive races in the entire country. candidates spent $68 million on that campaign. >> elizabeth warren, harvard law professor, swept incumbent scott brown from office. the contest for senate in connecticut was a big money race, christopher murphy defeated former wrestling executive linda mcmahon her second defeat in two tries. spent $100 million of her own money in the losing efforts. moving to missouri now, claire mccaskill has beaten back republican challenge from todd aiken. aiken talked about pregnancies resulting from what he called legitimate rape. >> both canndidates who made controversial remarks lost. 435 races, republicans have won 209 seats. leading in the races for 29 seats. >> the democrats have won 155 seats. they're leading in the races for 39 seats. but at the end of the day, you still have the majority republicans in the house. majority democrats in the senate. interesting t
i believe in america, i believe in the people of america. >> and, we turn to the senate races. the battle for the senate seat in massachusetts was among the most closely watched and most expensive races in the entire country. candidates spent $68 million on that campaign. >> elizabeth warren, harvard law professor, swept incumbent scott brown from office. the contest for senate in connecticut was a big money race, christopher murphy defeated former wrestling executive linda mcmahon...
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america doesn't play for second place. future we're fighting for isn't as the world's largest importer, consuming products made elsewhere, but as the world's largest manufacturer of ideas and goods sold around the world. >> yet as of tonight, china already has more billionaires. 500 of them. than any other country on earth, including america. one of them, a man named jack ma, head of a vibrant internet group called ali baba. he told us he believes the real competition is who believes the most in the american dream. you are looking at the man sitting astride an internet universe. the number one e-commerce company in china. jack ma says it's all because of what he learned in america. americans look up and see what seems to be china streaking ahead. is america going to get left behind? >> no, i don't think so. i think the american -- what you see here is the china dreams. it is a part of the american dreams. this is the dream -- motivated us. most of the world. >> reporter: and what do you see when you look at the united stat
america doesn't play for second place. future we're fighting for isn't as the world's largest importer, consuming products made elsewhere, but as the world's largest manufacturer of ideas and goods sold around the world. >> yet as of tonight, china already has more billionaires. 500 of them. than any other country on earth, including america. one of them, a man named jack ma, head of a vibrant internet group called ali baba. he told us he believes the real competition is who believes the...
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. >>> and happy birthday, america. the crown of the statue of liberty opens to the public for the first time since 9/11. and our kate snow is there to ring in independence day. captions paid for by abc, inc. >>> good morning, america. happy independence day. and kate has declared her independence from times square this morning. but for very good reason. good morning, kate. >> good morning, bill. good morning, america, from the statue of liberty. lady liberty, of course, has stood over new york harbor, welcoming so many immigrants to this country, for the past 100 years and more. but one thing changed after 9/11. and that is the crown was not accessible to the public. well, that all changes here this morning. the first of about 30 people will make their way up to the very top of that crown. and we got a preview of the tour to the top. we'll bring you that in just a little bit. bill? >> all right. an exciting morning, kate. can't wait for that. >>> also, we'll take you to another historic spot in this country. marysol is
. >>> and happy birthday, america. the crown of the statue of liberty opens to the public for the first time since 9/11. and our kate snow is there to ring in independence day. captions paid for by abc, inc. >>> good morning, america. happy independence day. and kate has declared her independence from times square this morning. but for very good reason. good morning, kate. >> good morning, bill. good morning, america, from the statue of liberty. lady liberty, of course,...
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it's about promoting america's success. in fact, the best thing we could do on taxes for all americans is to simplify the individual tax code. this will be a tough job but members of both parties have expressed an interest in doing this and i am prepared to join them. so, now is the time to act. now is the time for both sides and both houses of congress, democrats and republicans, to forge a principled compromise that gets the job done. if we make the hard choices now to rein in our deficits, we can make the investments we need to win the future. let me take this one step further. we shouldn't just give our people a government that's more affordable. we should give them a government that's more competent and more efficient. we can't win the future with a government of the past. we live and do business in the information age. but the last major reorganization of the government happened in the age of black and white tv. there are 12 different agencies that deal with exports. there are at least five different agencies that dea
it's about promoting america's success. in fact, the best thing we could do on taxes for all americans is to simplify the individual tax code. this will be a tough job but members of both parties have expressed an interest in doing this and i am prepared to join them. so, now is the time to act. now is the time for both sides and both houses of congress, democrats and republicans, to forge a principled compromise that gets the job done. if we make the hard choices now to rein in our deficits,...
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>>> good morning, america. this morning, rising waters, as ththriver crests in north dakota, extraordinary scenes of neighbor helping neighbor. the destruction from this historic flood is massive, and it is now headed downstream. >>> bachmann versus palin. the two womence on ioio this week. michele bachmann declares her candidacy for president and sarah palin, promoting her new documentary. are these two women bound to clash? >> there goes the judge. the judge in the casey anthony murder trial abruptly gets up and leaves. canceling the entire day's testimony. speculation abounds what mysterious legal issues brought court to a halt. >>> and coming to america. look at this, william and kate looking absolutely dashing in their military get-ups. now they're getting ready to visit the u.s. we have the inside scoop on their trip. >> announcer: from abc news, live from new york, this is "good morning america" with dan harris and bianna golodryga. >>> julylyth. that's the big day when they land in los angeles. a lot of
>>> good morning, america. this morning, rising waters, as ththriver crests in north dakota, extraordinary scenes of neighbor helping neighbor. the destruction from this historic flood is massive, and it is now headed downstream. >>> bachmann versus palin. the two womence on ioio this week. michele bachmann declares her candidacy for president and sarah palin, promoting her new documentary. are these two women bound to clash? >> there goes the judge. the judge in the...
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and america, we have a winner for you. ron wallace of rhode island actually just shattered the all-time world record. he grew the world's first one-ton pumpkin, shattering the previous record by about 165 pounds which is roughly sam champion after sorts. it was that little tiny -- that was just a tiny piece of the big. >> we want to see the pumpkin. >> yeah. >> josh, you really should have given us the pumpkin. >> how about the news. >> i know. it's hard for me, george, josh, elizabeth, "pop news" owes mrs. lara spencer so much. they say milk does a body good. if you ask justin bieber, he might not buy right now. conditioning off the tour on saturday. he caught his own case of bieber fever. ladies and gentlemen, the superstar tossing the contents of his stomach not once, but twice, on stage. >> you did show it. >> no, we didn't actually show it. >> we just showed it. >> we did not show it. we did not. the tweet, milk is a bad choice. we recommend a little ginger ale that settles the stomach, but if you're in the front two
and america, we have a winner for you. ron wallace of rhode island actually just shattered the all-time world record. he grew the world's first one-ton pumpkin, shattering the previous record by about 165 pounds which is roughly sam champion after sorts. it was that little tiny -- that was just a tiny piece of the big. >> we want to see the pumpkin. >> yeah. >> josh, you really should have given us the pumpkin. >> how about the news. >> i know. it's hard for me,...
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>>> making news in america this morning. >> testing limits. iran again test fires missiles testing the patience of the u.s. and its allies. >> filmmakers fight roman polanski's arrest on a 30-year-old warrant. why not and can he still avoid justice. >>> night lights much the first family enjoy the sights of washington after dark. >> it's monday, september 28th, washington after dark. >> it's monday, september 28th, 2009. captions paid for by abc, inc. >>> good morning. thanks for starting the week with us. well, iran showed a new sign of defiance with new missile tests including one capable of hitting u.s. bases and israel. >> these tests come just days before a face-to-face meeting between the u.s. and iran over its nuclear ambitions. >> john hendren starts our coverage. good morning, john. >> reporter: good morning, jeremy and vinita. iran is facing intense scrutiny today amid new concerns that the persian nation could become a nuclear power within three years. in yet another provocative move, iran tested missiles capable of striking israel
>>> making news in america this morning. >> testing limits. iran again test fires missiles testing the patience of the u.s. and its allies. >> filmmakers fight roman polanski's arrest on a 30-year-old warrant. why not and can he still avoid justice. >>> night lights much the first family enjoy the sights of washington after dark. >> it's monday, september 28th, washington after dark. >> it's monday, september 28th, 2009. captions paid for by abc, inc....
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america? >> oh, oh, i guess -- i guess -- i guess -- >> reporter: even the elf stumped, telling us he can't answer those kinds of questions. the famous rides in the mall and mom kim, bringing her daughter all the way from baltimore. came all the way to the mall of america -- >> to shop. >> reporter: how much do you think was made in america? >> in here? >> reporter: but if you look closely enough, we guarantee you'll find made in america. so many "world news" viewers e-mailing diane a year ago about one simple item. a tervis tumbler. that sign a year ago after our first record, made in america. it turns out so many viewers placed orders, the company says it helped them build a new store, opening this week here in the biggest mall in america. are we the first customers? in fact, they opened nine stores since last christmas, nearly 100 new employees. you were not in the mall of america a year ago. >> no. >> reporter: and in the factory >> thank you, "world news"! >> reporter: which brings us to
america? >> oh, oh, i guess -- i guess -- i guess -- >> reporter: even the elf stumped, telling us he can't answer those kinds of questions. the famous rides in the mall and mom kim, bringing her daughter all the way from baltimore. came all the way to the mall of america -- >> to shop. >> reporter: how much do you think was made in america? >> in here? >> reporter: but if you look closely enough, we guarantee you'll find made in america. so many "world...
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. >>> made in america. the surprising things we found to even drink in aisle two of an iowa supermarket. >>> and tebow's secret. how did a guy who couldn't throw straight become a comeback superstar? is it pray? something else? everybody is tebowing tonight and we mean everyone. >>> good evening. it is good to be back from iowa and the big abc news debate. and what a debate it was. in the wake of all the drama on that debate stage this weekend today, the two front-runners took the campaign to a new and seismic level of punch and counterpunch. and leading off our coverage tonight is abc's jake tapper. also just back from iowa, tracking this pivotal day in the campai campaign. hello, jake. >> reporter: good evening, diane. what a day. gingrich is surging, and romney needs to stop him. so romney is attacking gingrich, and he is not turning the other cheek, newt gingrich. it is on. even mitt romney's wife wasn't crazy about his proposed $10,000 bet with rick perry. >> i'll tell you what, 10,000 bucks -- $10,000
. >>> made in america. the surprising things we found to even drink in aisle two of an iowa supermarket. >>> and tebow's secret. how did a guy who couldn't throw straight become a comeback superstar? is it pray? something else? everybody is tebowing tonight and we mean everyone. >>> good evening. it is good to be back from iowa and the big abc news debate. and what a debate it was. in the wake of all the drama on that debate stage this weekend today, the two...
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this morning. >> stay with us for "good morning america." have a great wednesday.
this morning. >> stay with us for "good morning america." have a great wednesday.
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corporate america. here's john berman. >> reporter: the 500 biggest, baddest, top earning companies in america. the fortune 500. fortune, of course, is a magazine. but if it were a 19th century novel, it might be "a tale of two cities," because, yes, the headline from the 500 this year, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. >> it's the best of times for american big business, profits were up over 80% for america's 500 largest companies. >> reporter: if you are keeping score at home, an 81% jump in profits, that's a lot. the third biggest since fortune started counting. >> business is picking up again and they are minting money right now. >> reporter: so, strike up the band, right? well, hold off on that for a second. because that's where the whole worst of times thing comes in. >> basically big business is making a lot of money right now by making individuals, by making employees work that much harder. >> reporter: there's a word for that, called productivity. some might say a four-letter
corporate america. here's john berman. >> reporter: the 500 biggest, baddest, top earning companies in america. the fortune 500. fortune, of course, is a magazine. but if it were a 19th century novel, it might be "a tale of two cities," because, yes, the headline from the 500 this year, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. >> it's the best of times for american big business, profits were up over 80% for america's 500 largest companies. >> reporter: if...